Democracy Survives Division: Taiwan’s Political Paradox
Taiwan’s democracy is noisy, divided, and often bruising. The two dominant parties—the KMT, which emphasizes engagement with Beijing, and the…
Taiwan and Japan: A Strategic Defence Imperative
The prospect of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan is no longer a remote contingency. It is a scenario openly rehearsed…
Taiwan, The Security Flashpoint
Taiwan has become the most salient geostrategic conflict point in East Asia. The island’s future is not merely a regional…
Taiwan and the Permanent Fault Line in U.S.-China Relations
When Xi Jinping told Donald Trump in Thursday’s closed-door talks that Taiwan could lead to “clashes and even conflicts” and…
Beijing’s Paranoia Over Taiwan’s Autonomy
China’s obsession with Taiwan is not merely about sovereignty. It is about regime survival. The Chinese Communist Party views Taiwan’s…
What Trump Risks by Selling Out Taiwan
When Donald Trump sits down with Xi Jinping, the stakes extend far beyond the ceremonial optics of a summit. If…
Why the KMT Chairwoman’s Meeting with Xi Serves Beijing, Not Taiwan
When Kuomintang KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun travels to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping, the optics will be carefully choreographed, handshakes,…
Taiwan’s Democracy at thirty and why Self Deterrence Is Essential
Thirty years into its democratic experiment, Taiwan stands as one of Asia’s most vibrant democracies. Its elections are fiercely contested,…
India–Taiwan at Thirty: Quiet Diplomacy and Strategic Hedging
Thirty years after the establishment of representative offices in 1995, India–Taiwan relations have evolved into one of Asia’s most consequential…
China is preparing to act against Japan
When Chinese officials declare they “can’t stand any more,” history shows it is not mere rhetoric but a prelude to…
